Vegetable Pea CS 499 F

CS 499 F is a mid-season vegetable pea variety intended for cultivation in the Central Black Earth and North Caucasus regions. The period from mass germination to the first harvest is about 75 days, allowing for production within optimal terms. Plants of this variety reach an average height of about 78 cm and have approximately 12 internodes. Leaves are green with color intensity ranging from medium to dark, and leaflets vary from medium to long size. Flowers are white with a straight or concave sail form and a tip with a long point. Fruits of variety CS 499 F are represented by dark green pods 8-11 cm long and about 1.2 cm wide. From 6 to 8 pods form on one plant, each containing 8-9 flattened seeds. The average weight of one pod is 6.1 g, and the weight of 1000 seeds is 155 g in dry form and 372 g in wet. The attachment height of the lower pod reaches 60 cm, which facilitates harvest collection. The tasting score of the variety is considered excellent, indicating high quality of taste and commercial characteristics. The variety is distinguished by high yield: in the Central Black Earth region, the commercial yield of green peas reaches 68 c/ha, and in the North Caucasus region — up to 89 c/ha. These figures make CS 499 F an attractive choice for vegetable growers focused on obtaining high and quality yields of green peas. Thanks to its characteristics, the variety is suitable for use fresh and for processing.